Gregory Isaac Dead-Reggae Star dies of cancer. Gregory Isaacs dies Reggae legend Gregory Isaacs has died after a battle with cancer. Isaacs, who was 59 years old, died on Monday morning at his home in London where he spent part of his time. He leaves behind a wife and children.
safety net. 1. Banking: A system of protection for bank customers provided through federal legislation. The protection includes deposit insurance, bank access to the short-term credit discount window of the Federal Reserve, and bank access to the Federal Reserve check clearing and inter-bank system.
Safety net programs: About 9 percent of the federal budget in 2016, or $366 billion, supported programs that provide aid (other than health insurance or Social Security benefits) to individuals and families facing hardship.